Union Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman's Record 9th Budget Focuses on Rural Women, Infra, Biopharma

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 9th consecutive Union Budget for 2026-27, a record for any Finance Minister.
• The budget emphasizes 'One District, One Product' and 'She-Marts' for rural women, particularly in Madhya Pradesh.
• Key focus areas include capital expenditure (CAPEX) for job creation, railway corridors for freight, and girl's hostels under the New Education Policy.
• The budget aims to establish India's global identity in the biopharma sector and simplify the tax system for common citizens.
• Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are expected to benefit significantly from infrastructure development, women and tribal empowerment, and farmer support schemes.

Why It Matters: Sitharaman's record 9th budget prioritizes rural women, infrastructure, and biopharma, aiming for a developed India by 2047.